CC Sabathia has signed with the Yankees!!! A lot of emotions have traversed my little brain today. When I woke up at 0530 this morning and that was the first thing I saw at www.mlbtraderumors.com I was deflated. I realized I had bit into the apple, drank the kool-aid! I wasn't sure until this morning that I thought Sabathia should sign with the Giants. Then suddnely I was dissapointed. Who knew. Visions of Licecum's and Cain's dancing through october with CC, gone in the flash of a Cashman. I had convinced myself that a second $100 mil contact for a pitcher wouldn't hamper the team. Then I took the day to think it over and cam up with this...
Thank god they didn't commit another monsterous contact to a free agent pitcher. The Giants system is built to contend in 2010, not 2009. With 2 stud pitchers in high A ball, and 3-5 more potential good starters along side them, the Giants can field thier own pitching staff for the next 7-10 years from within. Next year, Carl Crawford could be available in the free agency world and he would be a PERFECT fit for AT&T park and the Giants lineup. At that point Randy Winn, Bengie Molina, Noah Lowry, and Dave Roberts will clear payroll. Between the Rowand, Cain, and Licecum bumps in payroll, and the savings from those already named, the Giants could be major players in the free agent market, still have money for their own players, and have surplus players to make significant trades.
In the end, although it could have been fun, CC to the Yankee's is a good thing for the Giants
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Due Diligence!!! thats all folks
Just finished listening to S.F. Giants GM Brian Sabean giving an interview on KNBR 680 with "the Razor & Mr. T". A few tidbits of useful info were passed along. Most surprisingly to me are my current thoughts about the state of Sabean's mind and the direction I think he is on with the team. I actually think I like it.Well,lets not get carried away just yet, I might need to ponder a little farther. Just a side note, it was very fun listening to the banter between Ralph Barbieri and Brian Sabean as Ralph grilled him about Mark Texeria,CC Sabathia, Barry Zito, and every other free agent/trade rumor floated out there. To listen: http://www.knbr.com/razorMrT/index.html
Some Sabean tidbits:
-Mark Texeria- "No, None!" on offer to him: Not going offer him a contract. Period. Doesn't believe in the process they are presenting. Setting a market that's never been set. To lay the Gauntlet at 10 years. Wouldn't want to be involved in a 10 year contract. Would cripple us in every other area for 5 years.
-CC Sabathia- Will not go 6 years. Possibly 5 years, "it would be less than 6". As to the reported weekend meeting with him, Sabean said he "doesn't know where that came from. the only reason to meet the player would be to give a legitimate offer and at this point he doesn't have one nor doesn't know if he has plans to make one." (Sabean was very definitive with no to 6 years, stuttered and bounced around the question to 5 years) If we were planning on making an offer to Sabathia, we would have done so. Weare doing due diligence. If it was about the money, I think he would have already taken New York's money or even Milwaukee's money. At this point,I don't even know if any west coast team has made him an offer. Just doing due process with him.
-Trading Jonathen Sanchez- No chance. "I would not give up Sanchez" We don't know what we have with Sanchez yet, don't know about Lowry, and don't even have a 5th starter yet. If we give up Sanchez, we still don't know about Lowry.
-Andrew Baggerly's projected Bochy lineup- "probably close", trying to get a consistent lineup on the field, doesn't think he will getting a hitter in here of any note without giving up something significant.We are not giving up pitching.
-This years winter meetings-Very little concrete conversation or even offers as compared to normal years. Probably be less done here this year than ever before, across all teams
-On improving team- If you can't improve your offense, you need to improve in other ways, pitching. Lower the run differential per game. Can't make a move just to make a move. looking for infield options, not outfield options. If someone has a year left on their contracts, we are not going to do that. "Most of the players available have warts"
-Outfield Power options available- "on the power basis, are so inept defensively, they would be counterproductive" (referring to a move to the infield as well)
-Tim Alderson & Madison Bumgarner- They are on Matt Cain's path, doesn't expect either to make it to the big leagues this year at all but will be in camp as prospect minicamp this spring.
-Randy Johnson-"name we have talked about but at this point we haven't made an offer."
-On (Hank)Blaylock, (JJ) Hardy, Bill Hall, Brian Roberts, (Dan) Uggla, Delmon Young- "you tell me Ralph, would you have any interest. They are on someone else's team, I probably shouldn't talk about them"
-Jorge Cantu & Edwin Encarnacion- Said "They are with other people's teams"then "one is a 3B that should be a 1B and the other is known as E5."
-Travis Ishikawa- could be 1B but could be supplemented by Richie (Arulia).
-Buster Posey-on a very fast track, from what we've seen so far, including Hawaii, he won't be long.
-Kickin Tires- "we're done. Throwing hubcaps now!"
My thoughts: First off, to bad about Texeria but did anyone actuallythink we had a chance? Funny though, that Brian Sabean takes a stand, or as Damon Bruce just said, "a moral stand" against long term contracts. Anyone else think it might be 2 years too late? Second, maybe just maybe they are going after CC, for 5 years. That wouldn't be bad at all...If he would actually take it. And finally, it's good to see he isn't interested in all those old vets/short contracts/no defense 3B we've been linked to. Randy Johnson might actually be on the christmas list after all.
Some Sabean tidbits:
-Mark Texeria- "No, None!" on offer to him: Not going offer him a contract. Period. Doesn't believe in the process they are presenting. Setting a market that's never been set. To lay the Gauntlet at 10 years. Wouldn't want to be involved in a 10 year contract. Would cripple us in every other area for 5 years.
-CC Sabathia- Will not go 6 years. Possibly 5 years, "it would be less than 6". As to the reported weekend meeting with him, Sabean said he "doesn't know where that came from. the only reason to meet the player would be to give a legitimate offer and at this point he doesn't have one nor doesn't know if he has plans to make one." (Sabean was very definitive with no to 6 years, stuttered and bounced around the question to 5 years) If we were planning on making an offer to Sabathia, we would have done so. Weare doing due diligence. If it was about the money, I think he would have already taken New York's money or even Milwaukee's money. At this point,I don't even know if any west coast team has made him an offer. Just doing due process with him.
-Trading Jonathen Sanchez- No chance. "I would not give up Sanchez" We don't know what we have with Sanchez yet, don't know about Lowry, and don't even have a 5th starter yet. If we give up Sanchez, we still don't know about Lowry.
-Andrew Baggerly's projected Bochy lineup- "probably close", trying to get a consistent lineup on the field, doesn't think he will getting a hitter in here of any note without giving up something significant.We are not giving up pitching.
-This years winter meetings-Very little concrete conversation or even offers as compared to normal years. Probably be less done here this year than ever before, across all teams
-On improving team- If you can't improve your offense, you need to improve in other ways, pitching. Lower the run differential per game. Can't make a move just to make a move. looking for infield options, not outfield options. If someone has a year left on their contracts, we are not going to do that. "Most of the players available have warts"
-Outfield Power options available- "on the power basis, are so inept defensively, they would be counterproductive" (referring to a move to the infield as well)
-Tim Alderson & Madison Bumgarner- They are on Matt Cain's path, doesn't expect either to make it to the big leagues this year at all but will be in camp as prospect minicamp this spring.
-Randy Johnson-"name we have talked about but at this point we haven't made an offer."
-On (Hank)Blaylock, (JJ) Hardy, Bill Hall, Brian Roberts, (Dan) Uggla, Delmon Young- "you tell me Ralph, would you have any interest. They are on someone else's team, I probably shouldn't talk about them"
-Jorge Cantu & Edwin Encarnacion- Said "They are with other people's teams"then "one is a 3B that should be a 1B and the other is known as E5."
-Travis Ishikawa- could be 1B but could be supplemented by Richie (Arulia).
-Buster Posey-on a very fast track, from what we've seen so far, including Hawaii, he won't be long.
-Kickin Tires- "we're done. Throwing hubcaps now!"
My thoughts: First off, to bad about Texeria but did anyone actuallythink we had a chance? Funny though, that Brian Sabean takes a stand, or as Damon Bruce just said, "a moral stand" against long term contracts. Anyone else think it might be 2 years too late? Second, maybe just maybe they are going after CC, for 5 years. That wouldn't be bad at all...If he would actually take it. And finally, it's good to see he isn't interested in all those old vets/short contracts/no defense 3B we've been linked to. Randy Johnson might actually be on the christmas list after all.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Brian Sabean, WHAT ARE YOU DOING???
As we enter the busiest few weeks of the Hot Stove season, the Giants off season and future path, is becoming more and more clear. We are at a crossroads of sorts as the next move WILL tell us in which direction Brian Sabean, Larry Baer, and Bill Neukom are taking us. Do we sign a dominant CC Sabathia or Mark Texeria? Do we trade for a young and talented 1B/3B like Ryan Zimmerman or Prince Fielder? Or heavens forbid, do we sign Joe Crede, Casey Blake, or trade for Jorge Cantu? What?
That the latest buzz surrounding the Giants.
Normally, I wouldn't be too scared because Brian Sabean never lets his secrets out, not that his past secrets have exactly been great. No, the common thread this offseason is everything you hear comes true with this team. Their was the slight inkling that the Giants preferred Jeremy Affedlt early on, Bobby Howry and the Giants openly clamored for a possible reunion if the contract details were right. Edgar Renteria was reported to have signed suddenly when the Giants were supposedly in on Rafeal Furcal, and the details of the contract were right on, except it really didn't happen for over another week. Not that having rumors come true is a bad thing, except when your an organization that made a public pledge to its fans to go young and build from within, you kind of expect that to happen. We all need free agency but how much.
When the rumors currently the hottest out right now have the Giants eyeing Joe Crede, Casey Blake, Jorge Cantu, Pat Burrell, and Adam Dunn, I worry. No, I FREAK OUT. None of these guys are the answer. Maybe if..... well, possibly..... Nope, still not the answer. All of them mark a return to building a veteran team and forgoing the youngsters. Absolutely not what we need. Not one of them. The Giants would be better off trading Jonathen Sanchez for Adrian Beltre (I know, he's aging as well but at least his contract expires next year and will be a type A so we get picks instead of giving them away) then signing any one or 2 of these guys.
I don't buy tickets to go to a game to see these people and I can guarantee I won't be going to any this year with them, nor will I go to spring training. I haven't bought my tickets yet on purpose because, as I said, we are at a crossroads to see the organizational path and I choose to wait.
If you aggree. please use the link on this page to the SF Giants team contact page and let them know your feelings.
That the latest buzz surrounding the Giants.
Normally, I wouldn't be too scared because Brian Sabean never lets his secrets out, not that his past secrets have exactly been great. No, the common thread this offseason is everything you hear comes true with this team. Their was the slight inkling that the Giants preferred Jeremy Affedlt early on, Bobby Howry and the Giants openly clamored for a possible reunion if the contract details were right. Edgar Renteria was reported to have signed suddenly when the Giants were supposedly in on Rafeal Furcal, and the details of the contract were right on, except it really didn't happen for over another week. Not that having rumors come true is a bad thing, except when your an organization that made a public pledge to its fans to go young and build from within, you kind of expect that to happen. We all need free agency but how much.
When the rumors currently the hottest out right now have the Giants eyeing Joe Crede, Casey Blake, Jorge Cantu, Pat Burrell, and Adam Dunn, I worry. No, I FREAK OUT. None of these guys are the answer. Maybe if..... well, possibly..... Nope, still not the answer. All of them mark a return to building a veteran team and forgoing the youngsters. Absolutely not what we need. Not one of them. The Giants would be better off trading Jonathen Sanchez for Adrian Beltre (I know, he's aging as well but at least his contract expires next year and will be a type A so we get picks instead of giving them away) then signing any one or 2 of these guys.
I don't buy tickets to go to a game to see these people and I can guarantee I won't be going to any this year with them, nor will I go to spring training. I haven't bought my tickets yet on purpose because, as I said, we are at a crossroads to see the organizational path and I choose to wait.
If you aggree. please use the link on this page to the SF Giants team contact page and let them know your feelings.
Upcoming offseason plans...
The winter meetings start tomorrow at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. They really start today, as all the teams executives begin filing in. The Giants and Brian Sabean file in with a laundry list of possibilities and, having been by far the busiest team during the early stages of free agency this hot stove season. Going into this off season, the Giants needed to address either a 1B or 3B, possibly a starting pitcher, at least 2 relief arms, and a middle of the order hitter. As winter ball progressed, it became more evident they needed a middle infielder to bridge the gap between Omar Vizquel and Manny Burriss. Also this offseason, the Giants need to try and clear one or two more contracts off their books, like Dave Roberts. So far, the Giants have filled some needs, inking Jeremy Affeldt and Bobby Howry for the pen, and Edgar Renteria for SS.
Next on the agenda, listen carefully at the winter meetings, and hopefully make some of the right moves. Some possible things over the next week:
Trades: Possible matchups: the Cubs for Randy Winn, maybe even part of the Jake Peavy deal. In that case, I can see Tim Alderson or Jonathen Sanchez involved. What they get back had better be Josh Vitters but I think he would be destined for the Padres in that deal. the Reds for Edwin Encarnacion or Joey Votto, as Winn, Bengie Molina, Jonathen Sanchez would be the most likely pieces dealt. the Rangers for Chris Davis or Elvis Andrus, as Jonathen Sanchez or Tim Alderson would probably have to be included for the latter. the Mariners for Adrian Beltre, hard to tell what to give up, but he makes sense even though he is a free agent after this season. Mariners probably want at least Sanchez. the Nationals for Ryan Zimmermann, Matt Cain is the only way this happens. the Marlins for Jorge Cantu, or mayyyybe Dan Uggla, Sanchez (please don't trade for Cantu) again would be involved. the Red Sox for Mike Lowell or Salary relief, could dump Dave Roberts back their as part of a deal but would have to eat money if that's the case.
Free Agents: Joe Crede (as I Shutter), Casey Blake (this seems like a trend but I can't put my finger on it), Randy Johnson (actually, not bad if we either keep Cain and/or sign Sabathia), CC Sabathia (beginning to look more of a long shot but is definitely possible and would form maybe the most potent rotation in the league), Pat Burrell (I feel the trend coming on again, can he really play a decent first?), Adam Dunn (I figured it out, what year is it, these guys are all aging vets. I thought we moved away from them?), Juan Cruz (even though he is a type A and we already saw Howry, another RHP and Affeldt sign, Cruz is a much better setup man and very young still), and last but not least, Mark Texeria (a very, very long shot. Nothing has even remotely tied him here, other than the fact that he is the only available free agent that meets the Giants biggest need, a middle of the order, power hitting, great defensive, corner infielder. But you do have to want to play here)
Next on the agenda, listen carefully at the winter meetings, and hopefully make some of the right moves. Some possible things over the next week:
Trades: Possible matchups: the Cubs for Randy Winn, maybe even part of the Jake Peavy deal. In that case, I can see Tim Alderson or Jonathen Sanchez involved. What they get back had better be Josh Vitters but I think he would be destined for the Padres in that deal. the Reds for Edwin Encarnacion or Joey Votto, as Winn, Bengie Molina, Jonathen Sanchez would be the most likely pieces dealt. the Rangers for Chris Davis or Elvis Andrus, as Jonathen Sanchez or Tim Alderson would probably have to be included for the latter. the Mariners for Adrian Beltre, hard to tell what to give up, but he makes sense even though he is a free agent after this season. Mariners probably want at least Sanchez. the Nationals for Ryan Zimmermann, Matt Cain is the only way this happens. the Marlins for Jorge Cantu, or mayyyybe Dan Uggla, Sanchez (please don't trade for Cantu) again would be involved. the Red Sox for Mike Lowell or Salary relief, could dump Dave Roberts back their as part of a deal but would have to eat money if that's the case.
Free Agents: Joe Crede (as I Shutter), Casey Blake (this seems like a trend but I can't put my finger on it), Randy Johnson (actually, not bad if we either keep Cain and/or sign Sabathia), CC Sabathia (beginning to look more of a long shot but is definitely possible and would form maybe the most potent rotation in the league), Pat Burrell (I feel the trend coming on again, can he really play a decent first?), Adam Dunn (I figured it out, what year is it, these guys are all aging vets. I thought we moved away from them?), Juan Cruz (even though he is a type A and we already saw Howry, another RHP and Affeldt sign, Cruz is a much better setup man and very young still), and last but not least, Mark Texeria (a very, very long shot. Nothing has even remotely tied him here, other than the fact that he is the only available free agent that meets the Giants biggest need, a middle of the order, power hitting, great defensive, corner infielder. But you do have to want to play here)
Friday, December 5, 2008
Busy week
It has been a busy week, a busy one indeed. In the span of 2 days, the Giants have shored up to of their needs, at least lets hope they needed them.
First, they announced the signing of RHP Bobby Howry. Howry, originally was drafted by the Giants and traded in the infamous white flag trade, has had a good career between the 2 Chicago clubs. The past year has seen a significant decline in his performance, but it could have been attributed to his possible overuse by Lou Pinnella. Pinnella may not have overused him based on his past years but the fact that he tired throughout the season is more indicative of less work needed. If the Giants can cut his games down to around 60-65 from 72-77 he average the last few seasons, Howry possibly could get that effectiveness back. His fastball is also down a few MPH and considering he is a fastball pitcher, that may be more indicative of a future with a lesser role. On the upside, Howry still gets a lot of K's and more importantly, he has incredible control, something the Giants have not had in the pen. Howry also has closed in the past so he can be a fallback plan if wilson is overworked. Bottom line is at 1/2.5, Howry is a very good signing. Even if he is the same as last year, he'll be better overall versus having Tyler Walker. If they had gone for more years, it wouldn't look so good. Giants: Good Sign
Second, the Giants signed SS Edgar Renteria to a 2/18.5 contract. So much for the youth movement? Maybe, we'll have to reserve judgement till after the winter meetings this week. Renteria has been a very good player over his career but is now 33 and showed some signs of decline last year. He did not perform like the Tigers had wanted but Giants fans have to hope some of it was related to his never being able to perform in the AL. Actually, his career stats show he has always been a good NL hitter. Just 2 seasons ago, he hit .342 for the Braves. The Giants need to hope he can regain some of his form to not only justify his contract, but help this tea. As a defensive SS, he has always been very good with 4 gold gloves, but has also lost a step. I can see a move to 2B in a few years, but not necessarily over the life of this contract. The good, Renteria can provide some stability to an otherwise, current, Giants infield, it allows Burriss to slide over to second, where he is better suited at the moment, and let Frandsen battle with Burriss. For Burriss's development at SS, this hampers it significantly unless he is sent to AAA this season. What I don't like is the dollar value. The giants are paying about 1.5 million over the top value on him. Essentially, they are paying him for his 2006/2007 seasons and probably had to commit more money to get a deal done before Rafeal Furcal sets the market price. Unfortunately, the Giants have overpaid again, continuing a trend that has haunted Brian Sabeans tenure. Lets hope he is more right this time. As a side note, the deal does have a team option for 1/9 with a 500K buyout or vested buyout if he gets traded. Giants: OK sign
First, they announced the signing of RHP Bobby Howry. Howry, originally was drafted by the Giants and traded in the infamous white flag trade, has had a good career between the 2 Chicago clubs. The past year has seen a significant decline in his performance, but it could have been attributed to his possible overuse by Lou Pinnella. Pinnella may not have overused him based on his past years but the fact that he tired throughout the season is more indicative of less work needed. If the Giants can cut his games down to around 60-65 from 72-77 he average the last few seasons, Howry possibly could get that effectiveness back. His fastball is also down a few MPH and considering he is a fastball pitcher, that may be more indicative of a future with a lesser role. On the upside, Howry still gets a lot of K's and more importantly, he has incredible control, something the Giants have not had in the pen. Howry also has closed in the past so he can be a fallback plan if wilson is overworked. Bottom line is at 1/2.5, Howry is a very good signing. Even if he is the same as last year, he'll be better overall versus having Tyler Walker. If they had gone for more years, it wouldn't look so good. Giants: Good Sign
Second, the Giants signed SS Edgar Renteria to a 2/18.5 contract. So much for the youth movement? Maybe, we'll have to reserve judgement till after the winter meetings this week. Renteria has been a very good player over his career but is now 33 and showed some signs of decline last year. He did not perform like the Tigers had wanted but Giants fans have to hope some of it was related to his never being able to perform in the AL. Actually, his career stats show he has always been a good NL hitter. Just 2 seasons ago, he hit .342 for the Braves. The Giants need to hope he can regain some of his form to not only justify his contract, but help this tea. As a defensive SS, he has always been very good with 4 gold gloves, but has also lost a step. I can see a move to 2B in a few years, but not necessarily over the life of this contract. The good, Renteria can provide some stability to an otherwise, current, Giants infield, it allows Burriss to slide over to second, where he is better suited at the moment, and let Frandsen battle with Burriss. For Burriss's development at SS, this hampers it significantly unless he is sent to AAA this season. What I don't like is the dollar value. The giants are paying about 1.5 million over the top value on him. Essentially, they are paying him for his 2006/2007 seasons and probably had to commit more money to get a deal done before Rafeal Furcal sets the market price. Unfortunately, the Giants have overpaid again, continuing a trend that has haunted Brian Sabeans tenure. Lets hope he is more right this time. As a side note, the deal does have a team option for 1/9 with a 500K buyout or vested buyout if he gets traded. Giants: OK sign
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tyler Walker meet Bobby Howry
The Giants need to shore up the bullpen, they still need a RHP. Bobby Howry seems to want to come here. He's been really good over the years. Sounds to good to be true. It might be...
Bobby Howry's season wasn't like his years of past. Yeah, he still didn't walk guys,but he started to get hit more. His second half was borderline awful. It could have been an aberration, maybe he was out of shape and ran out of gas late. I don't know, it was a contract year. Maybe it was the first sign age is catching up to him. He's 35 now. What is it going to take to get him? Anything more than a 2 year deal is a bad idea. Anything more than 5 million with incentives is a bad idea. He may not cost us a draft pick now, but he could end up costing us some games. Look at the McCovey Chronicles take on it, then look closer. You'll see in roughly the same amount of innings pitched, In the last few years his Earned Runs have nearly doubled, Hits are up 30%,and ERA has jumped from 3.32 to 5.35. Most of it in the second half.
It's not a totally fair comparison considering the arm injuries, but Bobby Howry is starting to sound more and more like Tyler Walker. At this point, a good signing would be Juan Cruz for the Draft pick , or Joe Biemel.
Bobby Howry's season wasn't like his years of past. Yeah, he still didn't walk guys,but he started to get hit more. His second half was borderline awful. It could have been an aberration, maybe he was out of shape and ran out of gas late. I don't know, it was a contract year. Maybe it was the first sign age is catching up to him. He's 35 now. What is it going to take to get him? Anything more than a 2 year deal is a bad idea. Anything more than 5 million with incentives is a bad idea. He may not cost us a draft pick now, but he could end up costing us some games. Look at the McCovey Chronicles take on it, then look closer. You'll see in roughly the same amount of innings pitched, In the last few years his Earned Runs have nearly doubled, Hits are up 30%,and ERA has jumped from 3.32 to 5.35. Most of it in the second half.
It's not a totally fair comparison considering the arm injuries, but Bobby Howry is starting to sound more and more like Tyler Walker. At this point, a good signing would be Juan Cruz for the Draft pick , or Joe Biemel.
The Save Manny Burriss campaign
Twice now, in the last 2 days, have I read a disturbing report that the Giants might be inclined to offer up Manny Burriss at the winter meetings as trade bait....Stop, Wait, what did I just say? Manny Burriss? This can't be. Surely they must have meant Jonathan Sanchez or Randy Winn, or maybe even Bengie Molina. Nope, none of them can play the middle infield. Lets take another look...
Yep, both Andrew Baggerly yesterday and an AP report today stated it was Emmanuel Burriss. Here's Baggerleys excerpt: (Especially if he’s thinking of including Emmanuel Burriss in trade proposals.) and here's the AP report: If the Giants sign Renteria they might look to make a winter-meetings trade of Emmanuel Burriss, the promising shortstop selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2006 draft. The 23-year-old Burriss played 95 games last season as a rookie.
Now, what good does this do. The Giants have a very promising young middle infielder, who still needs another season or more to fully develop into his own and can be around for another 10-15 years. The Giants sign a previously good middle infielder and hope he can continue his play, except he's going on 34 and they are only going tohave him for 2-3 years. OK, maybe not so bad at 2 years, but then what...Hand the reigns over to Manny Burriss? You can't, he's staring on another team right now. I guess we sign another veteren stopgap. NOOOOOO!!!!!! It ends here and now. We can't stand for it.
Manny Burriss, Pablo Sandoval, Travis Ishikawa, Nate Scheirholtz, Fred Lewis. Look at that, 5 names going into this year, from our own farm system. 1 is proven (lewis), 2 are promising (burriss, sandoval), and 2 are untested (Ishikawa, Schierholtz). But they are ours. All have potential. We need to be playing for 2010 and hope these guys can lead us to a weak division crown.
It's OK to suppliment Manny Burriss at second with a Kevin Frandsen platoon and an Edgar Renteria at SS, but by god, don't think that Renteria can allow you to trade Manny. This must be stopped. Everyone, please send your thoughts into the Giants team contact email. if they don't get inundated, we can't stop it.
Yep, both Andrew Baggerly yesterday and an AP report today stated it was Emmanuel Burriss. Here's Baggerleys excerpt: (Especially if he’s thinking of including Emmanuel Burriss in trade proposals.) and here's the AP report: If the Giants sign Renteria they might look to make a winter-meetings trade of Emmanuel Burriss, the promising shortstop selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2006 draft. The 23-year-old Burriss played 95 games last season as a rookie.
Now, what good does this do. The Giants have a very promising young middle infielder, who still needs another season or more to fully develop into his own and can be around for another 10-15 years. The Giants sign a previously good middle infielder and hope he can continue his play, except he's going on 34 and they are only going tohave him for 2-3 years. OK, maybe not so bad at 2 years, but then what...Hand the reigns over to Manny Burriss? You can't, he's staring on another team right now. I guess we sign another veteren stopgap. NOOOOOO!!!!!! It ends here and now. We can't stand for it.
Manny Burriss, Pablo Sandoval, Travis Ishikawa, Nate Scheirholtz, Fred Lewis. Look at that, 5 names going into this year, from our own farm system. 1 is proven (lewis), 2 are promising (burriss, sandoval), and 2 are untested (Ishikawa, Schierholtz). But they are ours. All have potential. We need to be playing for 2010 and hope these guys can lead us to a weak division crown.
It's OK to suppliment Manny Burriss at second with a Kevin Frandsen platoon and an Edgar Renteria at SS, but by god, don't think that Renteria can allow you to trade Manny. This must be stopped. Everyone, please send your thoughts into the Giants team contact email. if they don't get inundated, we can't stop it.
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